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Sigma-Aldrich

(5-Chloro-1-pentynyl)trimethylsilane

97%

Synonym(s):

1-Chloro-5-trimethylsilyl-4-pentyne

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Cl(CH2)3C≡CSi(CH3)3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
174.74
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4560 (lit.)

bp

75-77 °C/20.6 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.977 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C[Si](C)(C)C#CCCCCl

InChI

1S/C8H15ClSi/c1-10(2,3)8-6-4-5-7-9/h4-5,7H2,1-3H3

InChI key

UPVHIBLXQNNITH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

(5-Chloro-1-pentynyl)trimethylsilane can be used to synthesize 5-trimethylsilyl-4-pentynyllithium (TMSPLi), which can be used as an initiator in the polymerization of styrene.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

149.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

65 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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